Had my first acupuncture treatment, and I’m sold. No, nothing miraculous happened. It was very relaxing, though, and I want to follow this trail for a while and see where it leads. Part of my new taking-care-of-me program.

An update on the bioidentical hormones: I’ve been on the meds six months now–it takes that long for the hormones to get into the blood stream and establish themselves there, apparently–and I KNOW they’re working. At one time, I had my doubts, but there have been some very positive results in my health since late May and I’m convinced the BHs are part of the solution. Ditto the many vitamins I take–they aren’t a quick fix, but once you’ve taken them for a while, you begin to recognize the benefits–now to get back to riding my exercise bike. (Right now, it’s behind a bunch of furniture from the room across the hall from mine–new wood floor going in over there, to complete the make-over–so my space is a bit crowded at the moment.) #1 reason I feel so much better, though, is God. Regular prayer and meditation are vital to my all-around well-being.

I finished “Big Sky Secrets” yesterday afternoon–my editor is reading it now, unless I miss my guess. I usually have few tweaks to make. I’m understandably tired and I miss my story people already, but I also feel gratified that I finished the job.

Doctor appointment today–I’m having a stress test for my heart–routine, because of age and family history–and can’t have coffee until afterward. Bummer.

Plans for tomorrow: heading out to the lake to spend the 4th with Wendy and Jeremy. The fireworks start around 10, and they’re always magnificent. Even better, we can sit on the front deck and watch them.

I’m taking a small vacation July 11-14–all fun, no work, yeehaw!

Tell you more about that later.

Be safe as you celebrate Independence Day and please remember–all that noise can be very scary for pets!

15 comments to “I’m a believer!”

Whew, Linda, so glad you are taking a mini-vacation. You have been so busy! And I’m glad the book is done – that means it’s on its way to our hot little hands! Enjoy your vacation and the fireworks tomorrow night. I’ll be babysitting my niece’s dogs and they’ll be under the bed.

If I ever have a reason to, I would love to try acupuncture. So far the Lord has granted me excellent health, even though I don’t take care of myself. I praise Him constantly for that and for many other things!

Happy 4th, Everyone! And THANK YOU to the military, past and present, for our free country!

So glad you’re feeling better with all you’re doing for yourself. I know it takes time, & God, of course. Have a wonderful & safe 4th on the lake – what a great place to watch fireworks! Are Wendy & Jeremy married now, or planning to be? You mentioned last fall they were, but I may have missed the announcement. You also talked about one of your books becoming a movie or TV show, but I also missed the outcome of that

Linda, Glad to hear you are going in the right direction with your Health, I have be doing that also I have also started taking a herb Turmeric you just might want to see about adding that it will help. google it and see the top 10 it can help,we all love you and want to help keep you young as our children in some fields love all your books hope you have a great time with Wendy and Jeremy and a very rested mini vacation. God Bless Our Cowgirl, ride cowgirl ride.

Enjoy your 4th of July holiday Linda and then your holiday after. Don’t sweat the coffee!! I had to give it up 8 or 9 years ago and I don’t even miss it now. Love the smell of it occasionally, but not the taste. Take care of yourself.

So glad you are doing acupuncture. It has done a world of good for me. Long deep tissue massages too. No more back, neck, jaw pain and soooo relaxing. My blood pressure is down and I feel so good!
I am glad you are doing this for yourself and taking time off. You deserve it. You bring us so much through your books. You need some me time. Then it is back to work!

I am so happy to hear you enjoyed acupuncture. I have been doing it for about 4-5 years. It helped arthritis. I had two surgeries last year and was left with some scar tissue issues and I have been going weekly for it and massage. It is finally starting to make a real dent. I hope you continue to find benefits from it too.

22yrs ago, I pulled my back out while lifting my son from his highchair. I heard it!! after 10 days of no relief, my husbands Dr who was also an MD and chiropractor sent me for accupunture. I got home and washed my floor. It has helped me once again when I hurt my back.. good for you.